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Former world champion Ricky Hatton was “not alone in life” before his death at the age of 46, say his family.

The Kashmir region contributes almost 80 percent of India’s apples. But 4,000 trucks carrying them stand stranded.

Almost a year after the start of a fragile ceasefire, the Israeli army continues to occupy areas in southern Lebanon.

CPF’s Norman Jantjes says they have noticed an increase in coordinated attacks.

The learner says fellow learners and the principal were mocking her.

He says he knew that lying to that extent was going to guarantee him a spot in jail.

For NPR’s Word of the Week, we’re getting hot: During the Ottoman Empire, people used devices called “zarfs” to hold their coffee cups. Here’s what to know about this word’s history.

President Trump is in the U.K. Wednesday for a rare second state visit that will include pageantry, policy and protests.

China manufactures about one third of everything made in the world, and its industrial power is still expanding. Economist Dan Wang talks about the implications of its growth.

The Israeli army says its offensive to occupy Gaza City has begun, as hospitals there struggle with the surge of dead and wounded from the attacks.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Tanzania’s 2025 general elections campaign has taken a dramatic turn after the removal of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT Wazalendo) party’s candidate — former minister and outspoken legislator Luhaga Mpina — from the presidential race.  The decision announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is widely seen as strengthening President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s […]

If the Department of State Policy Provisions Act is passed into law, the US will support Zimbabwe borrowing money from international lenders such as the World Bank

If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top two contenders will head to a run-off.

Inflation has ticked downwards in South Africa in August, surprising against market and economist expectations of a small lift.

The National Treasury wants to iron out the small ambiguities that exist in South Africa’s finance laws that led to a bruising VAT loss for SARS against banking group Capitec in 2024.

Private schools across South Africa are warning of dire financial consequences if proposed changes to VAT rules are implemented.

Thousands of legal cases against motorists who defied the e-toll system are still open. Outa wants Sanral and the government to finalise things.

The MK Party has questioned the timing of the commission’s commencement

Thapelo Matlala is accused of corruption and interfering in supply chain processes.

Ramaphosa admitted that the best-run municipalities and towns are those governed by the DA.

The release of an alleged drunk driver who crashed into several cars on the N3 near Pietermaritzburg, allegedly assaulted a traffic officer and was arrested after a high-speed car chase on Sunday is a “slap in the face for justice”, says Siboniso Duma.

Kaizer Chiefs latest player movement has been confirmed. This club captain has penned down a deal with a new team this season.

Rassie Erasmus has named an updated 33-man Springboks squad for their Rugby Championship fixtures against Argentina. Find out who made the cut.

Bradley Grobler has scored six goals in nine matches across all comeptitions this season and fans are urging him to return to Bafana Bafana.

Local is lekker AND life-saving. Celebrate Heritage Month by giving the gift of blood to your fellow South Africans.

One of Cape Town’s leading shopping centres have announced a 2025 redevelopment, with new stores, dining options, and eco-friendly upgrades.

The third and final season of the Showmax hit drama series will premiere this week.

The smash hit, Sosh Plata, put Loatinover Pounds on top of the rap game three years ago.

The recognition marks Nutanix’s third time in this Magic Quadrant and its second time as a leader.

Patient safety depends not only on our science, but also on donor honesty.

Delaying the transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 could prove costly – both financially and operationally.

Outa goes to court to force Sanral to abandon collecting outstanding e-toll debts.

Newly uncovered report alleges the Touareg will become part of the ID range as the third combustion nameplate after the Polo and Golf to be reimagined as an EV.

Scenic route features rugged mountain passes, river crossings and historic ox-wagon trails.

If approved, expect the subtle change to filter through to the South African-spec model sometime in 2026.